Internet of Things

Voice-Activated Tracker: Smart Home Edition
Voice-Activated Tracker: Smart Home Edition
July 27, 2017  |  Retail

Nearly two decades ago, Disney debuted its “Smart House” movie in which a young boy wins a computerized home. At the time, it may have felt...

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USAT CEO On The Unattended Retail OS
USAT CEO On The Unattended Retail OS
July 27, 2017  |  Unattended Retail

Following the slow implosion of brick-and-mortar retail, what phoenix will rise from the ashes? Will the world be left to choose between a small number...

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Visa Announces Plan To Open Two New Data Hubs
Visa Announces Plan To Open Two New Data Hubs
July 26, 2017  |  VISA

“Our mission is to be the best way to pay for everyone anywhere,” Visa’s Executive Vice President of Technology Rajat Taneja, told Karen Webster in...

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Bicycle, Bicycle — Why People Want To Ride Mobike’s Bicycle
Bicycle, Bicycle — Why People Want To Ride Mobike’s Bicycle
July 17, 2017  |  Mastercard

Bike-sharing has become big business worldwide in a relatively short span of time.  Virtually unheard of even a few years ago, these days there are...

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Amazon Sizzles, Apple Fizzles And A High Profile Merger Fizzle Before It Starts
Amazon Sizzles, Apple Fizzles And A High Profile Merger Fizzle Before It Starts
July 14, 2017  |  Sizzle/Fizzle

Some partnerships seemed destined, perhaps even written in the stars — Romeo & Juliet, Tony & Maria or (of course) Kimye are all good examples. Then...

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Mastercard Taps APIs With An Eye Beyond Plastic
Mastercard Taps APIs With An Eye Beyond Plastic
July 14, 2017  |  API

After decades of focus on plastic cards, Mastercard has turned its attention to the potential of APIs to expand its services and reach. For the July B2B API...

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Apple To Launch HomeKit Experiences Ahead of HomePod Launch
Apple To Launch HomeKit Experiences Ahead of HomePod Launch
July 13, 2017  |  Retail

Apple, aiming to drive demand for its HomeKit app, is launching so-called HomeKit experiences in multiple retail stores around the globe. Get the Full Story...

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Fit Pay Offers Prepaid Capabilities For Wearable Devices
Fit Pay Offers Prepaid Capabilities For Wearable Devices
July 12, 2017  |  Wearables

Fit Pay Inc. has announced that it is offering prepaid capabilities on wearable devices connected to the Fit Pay Payment Platform. Get the Full Story...

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For Consumers, Trust(Arc) And Verify
For Consumers, Trust(Arc) And Verify
July 12, 2017  |  CEO Series

Wary of connected commerce — but nonetheless excited about IoT — consumers are conflicted about the tradeoff between privacy and security. In an interview with...

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